Would I be entitled to anything?

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dookar wrote: »

The OP is potentially gong to make a life changing decision and has come here for advice. May I respectfully suggest that only those who know what they are talking about offer such advice?

Not so. From the very minimal information in the OP I can all but guarantee the maximum sanction would not be applied.

I don't think it's unlikely. Also, and I've said this before here but it's important so I'll say it again, good cause means nothing, just cause must be shown - there's a whole world of difference.

completely untrue

Agreed, though a person must consider their health first.

Dooktar thanks for the response and I appreciate and happily accept being put right on issues I have limited knowledge of

Would you think that if the OP is considering leaving her employment due to it having affects on her health and to claim a benefit, wouldn't the best benefit for the customer be ESA rather than JSA? Especially if a sick note is provided as her GP would be saying she is currently unfit for work?

dmg24

BANNEDfromTV wrote: »

I'll happily concede that my knowledge of JSA is limited at best and accept this is the case, however I wouldn't assume anything in relation to other benefits.

I happily stand by the fact that it would be better for the OP to get another job rather than make herself voluntarily unemployed as people have pointed out that sanctions would follow and it would be less burden on the benefit system which is already making a loss based on the income tax vs benefits in payment ratio. If the OP is getting a sick note for depression then she wont have the option to choose JSA anyway as she's signed as not fit for work, so I'm afraid the above points arguing in their favour are flawed in any case.

The mere fact that you can argue that one person should claim JSA here and on another thread you're telling someone to cancel their TV licence and all that goes with it when they're clearly struggling is more a testiment to your attitude towards your fellow human being than say may slight lacking of knowledge on JSA benefits.

Don't assume because you have a posse on your side and your no life posting on these forums gives you some status in terms of opinion above mine or anyone elses

Someone appears a tad bitter, and incapable of telling the difference between opinion and fact.

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Indie_Kid

BANNEDfromTV wrote: »

Still better to find another job than add to the growing national social burden though surely?

Do you honestly know why so many people are unemployed and on benefits?:rolleyes: (ignoring, disabled, carers, single parents)

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sh1305 wrote: »

Do you honestly know why so many people are unemployed and on benefits?:rolleyes: (ignoring, disabled, carers, single parents)

Absolutely
However surely you're not suggesting there are zero jobs available that people could move into if they applied and went through the interview process? There are always jobs available and barring physical/emotional/mental/other reasons why someone couldn't do a specific job, I would always say having any job would be better than having no job.

alwaysonthego_2

Please can we keep to the topic of the op and if anyone wants to discuss further the jobs situation please start a new thread on the discussions board thanks


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